Unfortunately, Hunt added, the hole was creeping towards the home’s foundation, and another, smaller hole opened in the back of the lot.

Hunt said he reported the incident to the Southwest Florida Water Management District, his permitting agency.

He also called 911 to make sure Citrus County Fire Rescue firefighters could tape off the scene to keep curious people from getting close.

"That's why we called, for safety," Hunt said.

In July 2015, a well-drilling truck fell into a sinkhole that opened up on a Pine Ridge property while crews were drilling out casing. A 250-ton crane had to be used to remove the 56,000-pound truck, according to reports.